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Margaret Swanson, LICSW

Practical, steady support for anxiety and life change

25 years in practice · based in Vermont · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Margaret

Margaret Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. She works with individuals facing low mood, anger, relationship stress, identity questions, and burnout. Margaret keeps language plain and sessions practical so concerns feel less overwhelming.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear steps that people can use between meetings. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, doable goals.

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Background and approach

Margaret often blends methods to match each person’s needs rather than using one fixed plan. Margaret uses approaches rooted in acceptance, behavior change, and emotional connection. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

These tools help with anxiety, trauma recovery, coping with chronic health issues, and improving communication. Over her career Margaret has supported people through parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiving strain, and career transitions. She also addresses struggles with substance use, bipolar disorder, ADHD, body image, and self-esteem.

Her work often includes coaching elements to help people move toward practical life changes. Based in Vermont, Margaret offers sessions in English. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can practice new ways of coping and notice steady progress.

This is a straightforward, goal-focused approach for people ready to make changes.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take values-based action; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood and worry; it often includes practical exercises and homework. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to improve emotional connection and communication in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Margaret will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant to what someone needs in the moment.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical options. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Margaret help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting strain, career changes, and issues like ADHD and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Margaret has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with Vermont and New Hampshire LICSW credentials and is based in Vermont.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Margaret provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
New Hampshire, Vermont
Languages
English

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